Style Question-How does Nye use figurative language in her poem? Discuss the effect of this figurative language in relation to her overall theme.
(Partner-Pair-Share)
Bell Ringer
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Use figurative language in a poem of your own! Focus your poem on the same general subject. Make it fit into our essential question.Your poem should be at least 8 lines long. Post the poem on your blog and label it "poetry." Make sure to give it a great title!
Due- Friday, December 2.
Read and annotate the essay.
Write a tone thesis (17 minutes).
Small Groups- Discussion
Discuss Purpose and Text Evidence with your group.
Fill in your 5 column notes
Discuss diction with your group. Look for words, phrases, and sentences that stick out as important.
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Style Question-How does Nye use figurative language in her poem? Discuss the effect of this figurative language in relation to her overall theme.(Partner-Pair-Share)
Bell Ringer
Get Inspired!
Use figurative language in a poem of your own! Focus your poem on the same general subject. Make it fit into our essential question.Your poem should be at least 8 lines long. Post the poem on your blog and label it "poetry." Make sure to give it a great title!Due- Friday, December 2.
Text
"Unleasing the Power Of Creativity" (essay by Bill Gates from //This I Believe//)Word Study
Read and annotate the essay.
Write a tone thesis (17 minutes).
Small Groups- Discussion
Discuss Purpose and Text Evidence with your group.Fill in your 5 column notes
Discuss diction with your group. Look for words, phrases, and sentences that stick out as important.
Writing
Write a chunk on diction. Remember: CD + CM + CM